Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery
8 | Before, During & After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Total Hip Replacement In this surgery, the surgeon replaces the diseased joint with an artifi cial joint (prosthesis). • First, the surgeon cuts down through the skin (the incision) and moves the muscles and ligaments away from the hip joint.
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